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Best electric cars 2020

What are the best electric cars of 2020? In no particular order, we run through our favourites

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The complete guide to charging an electric car

Exactly how do you charge an electric or plug-in hybrid car? Don't worry, it's really easy...

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Electric cars vs hybrid cars vs plug-in hybrids

Electric, hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles all have their pros and cons, but which is best for you?

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Bentley future
Bentley electric car: British brand pledges to go electric-only by 2030

British luxury car manufacturer Bentley aims to be carbon-neutral and selling only electric cars within a decade

New Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 2020: pictures, specs and release date

The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo has been spied again ahead of an expected 2021 on-sale date

Audi e-tron GT
2020 Audi e-tron GT: specs, price, release date & prototype review

The Audi e-tron GT will be the firm's flagship electric model, going head-to-head with the Tesla Model S

Polestar 2 recall: over 4,500 models recalled due to power failure issue

Polestar's first electric car has been recalled over potential power failures, with 360 UK cars affected

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Mazda MX-30 review

Taking a slightly different approach to many electric cars, the MX-30 focuses on low weight, a modest range and an engaging driving experience

BMW iX3
BMW iX3 review

Refined and spacious, the BMW iX3 makes sense as an electric family SUV – but some rivals feel more special

Suzuki Across
Suzuki Across plug-in hybrid review

The Suzuki Across is the Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid's identical twin. It has a high list price, but hits the right numbers for the company-car market

Mercedes S 580 e plug-in hybrid
Mercedes S-Class plug-in hybrid review

A massive 62-mile electric range and a sumptuous, high-tech interior move the new 2021 Mercedes S 580 e plug-in hybrid to the front of its class

Vauxhall

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Vauxhall looks towards Britain's electric future

As the UK’s EV landscape grows rapidly, we look at Vauxhall’s plans to have its entire model range electrified by 2024

5 key features of the Vauxhall Corsa-e

Explore Vauxhall’s all-electric Corsa with these infographics

The new rules of the Vauxhall Corsa

A look at the changing face of the Corsa, from a reworked ’90s Nova to the all-electric Corsa-e

Vauxhall Corsa-e
Vauxhall Corsa-e review

The evergreen Vauxhall Corsa has been given a new lease of life, thanks to a pure-electric powertrain. But can it compete with talented rivals?

Your questions answered

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Electric cars
Your electric-car questions answered: DrivingElectric reader queries

We're here to help! Send us your questions about hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric cars and we'll do our best to answer

What is Euro NCAP?

The European car crash-testing system explained

Can you jump start an electric car?

Scared of running out of juice in an electric car or hybrid vehicle? Good news: you can jump start them

Kia e-Niro charging
How much is the company-car tax on an electric car?

Electric company-car tax has fallen to 0% in April 2020, making zero-emissions cars hugely attractive to user-choosers

Buying advice

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MINI Electric
Best small electric cars 2020

A compact electric vehicle makes a perfect urban runabout or small family car. These are the best small electric cars you can buy

Used Renault ZOE Mk1 buying guide

All the information you need to know when buying a secondhand Renault ZOE Mk1, produced between 2013 and 2019

Fastest electric cars in the world 2020

The days of the trundling milk float are long gone: the latest electric cars are now some of the fastest vehicles in the world, full stop

Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
Best used hybrid cars 2020

Want to switch to hybrid motoring, but prefer secondhand rather than brand-new? Our rundown of the very best used hybrid cars can help

Charging

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Wallbox charger
How to choose the best home EV charger

If you’re buying an electric or plug-in hybrid car, you’ll want a home EV charger to top up the battery

Complete guide to the Source London charging network

Not familiar with the Source London charging network? Here’s how to sign up, pay and charge

How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle?

Very low running costs are one of the main reasons to switch to an electric car. But how much do they cost to charge exactly?

ChargePlace Scotland
Complete guide to the ChargePlace Scotland charging network

Need to charge up your electric or plug-in hybrid car on the ChargePlace Scotland charging network? Here's all you need to know about how it works

Renault electric
Best electric car deals

Electric car deals could save you a pretty penny on an electric, hybrid or plug-in hybrid car. We round up the best from BuyaCar and elsewhere

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